Another option is to register with the site and then vote the 'bad' reviews as Not Helpful. That will help minimize the impact of the 'bad' reviews.

We can't stop the bad reviews because a lot of people go in thinking they are getting something like the Cheescake Factory or some other chain restaurant and have no idea they are walking into a 52 year old piece of Tiki History.

And, my recommendation to all of you when you go back to the Mai-Kai... try the steaks! What magic the Chinese Ovens work I don't know but magic is about the only way to describe it.

The Mai-Kai is currently the best undiscovered steak house in all of Florida!

Last year at Hukilau I had a steak and the au gratin potatoes and they were amazing. This past weekend I had a cashew crusted sea bass that nearly made me cry it was so wonderful. I have always had wonderful food at the Mai Kai and I think that those people had to be out of their minds to write a review like that. Anyway, how did they get out the door only spending $102 on two people? Seems nearly impossible to me... but then again I couldn't ever visit without spending nearly that on drinks alone.

On 2008-06-16 09:38, AlohaStation wrote:I like to tell people to try "anything that is cooked in the Chinese Oven"!! Prime Rib - mmmmmmm!

YES -- the Chinese ovens rock. I had the salmon that was cooked in the C.O., and it was amazing. The flavor of the wood fire adds so much to the rich flavor of the fish. It was maybe just slightly more cooked than I prefer (I like a thin strip of uncooked fish in the middle), but then, they're using ovens fired with burning logs. It was fantastic. Oh, and my brown rice was cooked to perfection, and with a lot of flavor. I tasted a piece of Josh's steak, and I have to say, it was also quite amazing.

Anything out of the chinese ovens is fabulous, I'm thinking of constructing one myself.

I can't imagine what the people who leave bad reviews must be ordering. Three nights in a row at the Mai Kai should have sated us, but it was just a tease! We'd be in trouble if we lived nearby, I have no clue how all you locals resist.

The Mai Kai drinks are delicious and I couldn't stop eating the crab rangoon!
Plus how can you beat the happy hour of 2 for one drinks and half price appetizers,
even on the weekends! If I lived in Florida I'd be there all the time. The staff
are so nice even when busy, and I just love exploring every nook and cranny of the
place. Strolling in the garden with a tiki cocktail on a balmy evening, that's the
good life!!! I enjoyed my sea bass entree on Saturday and my husband devoured his duck.
We loved watching the waiters prepare flaming coffee drinks and desserts. And
who else has the Mystery Girl???? The Mai Kai gets my vote!

When I was at the Mai Kai recently for Hukilau 08, I tried a drink that is NOT on the their menu--the Grandfather Barrel. It is basically their Rum Barrel, but with top shelf aged rums. That was the smoothest cocktail I've had EVER. It was so well made and the rums were so smooth that I could have downed it quickly. Thankfully I paced myself, because it was full of rum! At $22 it wasn't an everyday drink, but if you ever are at the Mai Kai and want an amazing drink experience, order the Grandfather Barrel. Simply Amazing!!
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